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  • <h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Geothermal Heat Works the Same All Over

    Geothermal heat refers to heat that comes naturally from the earth. We take advantage of this heat by using a geothermal heat pump with pipes which carry water through the ground, allowing the water to warm. It then cycles back into the home where it is used to heat the household. Geothermal heating cuts energy costs by up to 60 percent. Heat remains trapped underground even in winter. Often, pipes are laid hundreds of feet deep in order achieve the best heating possible. This works in Connecticut in the same way it works anywhere else.

    On the Other: Installation and Costs Vary

    When installing geothermal heat pumps in cold climate areas, one has to dig a little deeper to find warmer ground. While the shallower geothermal heating pipes work, the efficiency does decrease slightly with colder temperatures. Because of this, the cost for installation may be more or geothermal heating may not save as much money as it does in warmer climates.

    Bottom Line

    Under Connecticut incentives, geothermal heating is one form of alternative energy that is exempt from sales and usage tax. Regardless of a possible increase in cost for installation, it still makes financial and environmental sense to use geothermal heat in Connecticut.

    Source:

    Clean Heat - The Geothermal Energy Beneath Our Feet -- Emagazine.Com

    Can (Geothermal Heat) be used in very cold climates? -- Green Energy Efficient Homes

    DSIRE Solar.Gov -- Connecticut Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

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